The king had already made his appearance, amid thunders of applause.

He was dressed in a tunic of flowers, which set off his graceful and well-formed figure to advantage.

His legs, the best-shaped at court, were displayed to great advantage in flesh-colored silken hose, of silk so fine and so transparent that it seemed almost like flesh itself.

The most beautiful pale-lilac satin shoes, with bows of flowers and leaves, imprisoned his small feet.

The bust of the figure was in harmonious keeping with the base; Louis's waving hair floated on his shoulders, the freshness of his complexion was enhanced by the brilliancy of his beautiful blue eyes, which softly kindled all hearts; a mouth with tempting lips, which deigned to open in smiles.